1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch; working across
opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across.

2nd rnd: (3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) twice.

3rd to 16th rnds incl: (Sc in sc to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in center sc) 4 times; sc in sc to end of rnd. Break off.

Bag - Back

Work exactly as for Front.

Crocheting the Bottom

Starting at center with Beige, ch 4. Join.

1st rnd: 10 sc in ring.

2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around.

3rd rnd: Sc in each sc around.

4th rnd: 2 sc in each sc around (40 sc).

5th and 6th rnds: Sc in each sc around.

7th rnd: * Sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (60 sc).

8th and 9th rnds: Sc in each sc around.

10th rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from * around (80 sc).

11th and 12th rnds: Sc in each sc around. Break off.

Gusset and Strap

Starting at short end, with Green, ch 4.

1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch. Ch 1, turn.

2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Repeat the 2nd row until piece measures 29 inches. Break off.

Sew ends of gusset between the 2 short sides of bag to within 1 1/2 inches of top.
With right sides facing, place bottom in place between lower edges of bag. Using Green and
working through both thicknesses, make a rnd of sc, thus joining pieces. Cut a piece of cardboard
for bottom, then line bag with buckram and felt. Sew snap fasteners in place at top.
Turn the front 1 1/2 inches over for a flap and crease.

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